Cooked Pork Picnic Shoulder
Cooked pork picnic shoulder is a fully cooked and preserved picnic cut from the pork shoulder, packaged in retort pouches. This product is a prepared swine shoulder cut, not in cans or glass jars, and thus falls under tariff item 1602.42.90. The cooking and retort preservation ensure a shelf-stable product, consistent with Chapter 16 preparations.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged in cans or glass jars
Canned or jarred picnic shoulders are classified under this alternative, which may have different duty implications.
If the product includes other swine cuts
If the picnic shoulder is part of a mixed swine preparation, classification may move to other prepared swine meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the packaging type is not a can or glass jar to maintain classification under 1602.42.90
• Include the cooking method and cut details in import documentation to avoid classification disputes
• Ensure compliance with CFIA requirements for cooked meat imports
Related Products under Tariff item 1602.42.90
Airtight Boned Pork Shoulder Rindless
Airtight boned pork shoulder, rindless and fully cooked, sealed in an airtight container. This product is a cut of swine shoulder prepared and preserved, falling under tariff item 1602.42.90 as 'other' prepared shoulder cuts.
Boned Cooked Pork Cushion Meat in 350g Pouch
Boned cooked pork cushion meat, sourced from the swine shoulder primal, is fully cooked and preserved in airtight flexible pouches of 350 grams. This product falls under tariff item 1602.42.90 as it is a prepared or preserved shoulder cut of swine, not packaged in cans or glass jars. The cooking and airtight packaging ensure shelf stability, aligning with the heading's scope for processed meat products.
Braised Pork Shoulder in Brine
Braised pork shoulder in brine consists of pork shoulder cuts that are braised and preserved in a brine solution, packaged in jars or pouches. This ready-to-eat preserved product falls under tariff item 1602.42.90 as an 'other' prepared swine shoulder cut, not in cans or glass jars. The brining and braising processes align with Chapter 16's scope for prepared meat products.
Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Retort Pouch
Boned and cooked pork shoulder meat packaged in flexible retort pouches that are airtight after heat-sealing. This is a prepared swine shoulder cut, falling under tariff item 1602.42.90 as 'other'.
Hermetic Seal Boned Pork Picnic Ham
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Pouch Packed Boned Pork Shoulder Steak
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